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  • Page 2 FIT Hearing Aid, you may once again enjoy the sounds of your environment and conversations with your family and friends. In order to get the most out of your MDHearingAid FIT , please read this User Manual in its entirety. Your satisfaction with hearing aids depends on both the type and degree of your hearing loss as well as your expectations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tips ..9 Tip Replacement 3. Place FIT in Ear ..10 4. Turn Hearing Aid On ..11 Warranty & Repair ..29 Selecting a Program .

  • Page 4: The Mdhearingaid Story

    The MDHearingAid Story ® The MDHearingAid FIT was developed by Dr. Cherukuri, a board-certified Ear, Nose, and Throat physician in Chicago, IL. He encountered patients in his practice who would benefit from hearing aids, but many simply couldn’t afford the thousands of dollars needed to pay for them.
  • Page 5 • Digital amplification to accurately reproduce speech and sounds to enhance listening comfort The MDHearingAid FIT has a patented In-the-Ear design (ITE) that does not enter the ear canal, a first in the hearing aid industry. It has also been rigorously...

  • Page 6: Hearing Aid Diagram

    MDHearingAid FIT Diagram Volume Dial (on/off switch) Nail Grip Battery Compartment Receiver Program Button Microphone Packaged with (optional) Comply Premium Foam Tip attached...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    MDHearingAid FIT Package Contents Left Right ear, use FIT ear, use FIT Left Right with Blue dot on inside. with dot on inside.
  • Page 8 Premium Foam Tips* Use Brush for removing wax offer added comfort and a more around Microphone, Tip, and secure fit. We recommend them for Receiver. Use wire loop to users requiring more gain (volume). remove wax in Tips and Receiver.
  • Page 9 Contents Below Platform: Comply Soft Wraps* Oto-Ease Adhesive foam strips and Ear lubricant. Can be used when Instruction Card . slipping hearing aid into the ear. Comply is a registered trademark of Hearing Components.

  • Page 10: Insert Battery

    Four Easy Steps for using Your MDHearingAid FIT Turn OFF Step 1: Insert Battery Right Left a) Remove the yellow tab from battery and let stand for one (1) minute to activate. minute Next, verify the Hearing Aid is turned OFF...

  • Page 11: Tm Tips

    Step 2: Using Optional Comply Premium Foam Tips Some FIT users find using a Tip provides improved comfort and performance. The Tip comes attached so you can give it a try. a) Push the Tip until you feel the end of the Receiver through the opening of the Tip.

  • Page 12: Place Fit In Ear

    Step 3: Place MDHearingAid FIT Into Your Ear a) If not using a Tip, place Receiver in the entrance to your ear canal NOT inside your ear canal. ear canal b) Tuck Arm into the entrance upper bowl (concha) of your ear.

  • Page 13: Turn Hearing Aid On

    Step 4: Turn the MDHearingAid FIT On Turn ON The MDHearingAid FIT uses a Volume Dial with a built in on/off switch (like a radio). a) To turn hearing aid ON, rotate Volume Dial towards the Arm, past the click.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Program

    2 Beeps = Program 2 Program Button 3 Beeps = Program 3 4 Beeps = Program 4 Please note: When the FIT is turned off, the last Program used is saved in memory and that program will resume when FIT is turned on again.
  • Page 15 Program Best For Description Indicator 1. Normal Male and female Increases sound in 1 Beep voices (low & high ALL frequencies pitches). At home: watching TV and time with family 2. Low-cut Voices of women and Emphasizes high 2 Beeps children.

  • Page 16: Telephone Use

    Using the Telephone The MDHearingAid FIT is designed for natural use of the telephone. Some people find slightly increasing the volume of their hearing aids yields the best results when using the telephone. a) Center your telephone's receiver (or cell phone's speaker) over your ear and the Hearing Aid.

  • Page 17: Care & Cleaning

    • Use the Cleaning Tool's brush and wire loop to gently clean away wax and other debris. • Wipe your FIT daily with a tissue or soft cloth. Do not let your FIT get wet. Do not expose to moisture or heat, like hair spray or hair dryers.

  • Page 18: Getting The Most From

    However, you can maximize your return on your investment by understanding the 3 Keys to Hearing Aid Happiness: Fit: The hearing aid must fit properly, Balance: Both ears to work correctly.
  • Page 19 Key #1 — Patience New hearing aids can be a big adjustment. Your brain has to re-learn how to hear and listen. After many years of not hearing well, it takes time and practice to redevelop these skills. Medical studies show that your brain requires approximately 21 days to adjust to your new Hearing Aids.
  • Page 20 Key #2 — Balance We are born with two ears for balance. It is best to maintain balance while treating hearing loss. If you have hearing loss in both ears, medical studies have shown that you will get far greater satisfaction and the BEST results by wearing two Hearing Aids, for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 21 Without a proper fit, it is impossible to reap are fitted correctly. the full benefit of your investment. • Your MDHearingAid FIT can be used with or without the Comply Premium Foam Tip. Removing the Tip will allow low frequencies to enter the ear canal for a more natural sound.

  • Page 22: Battery Information

    Battery Information Low Battery Warnings: When the battery voltage nears the end of its life, the MDHearingAid FIT will provide Low Battery Warning signals. The Initial Warning will be three sets of double beeps. It is recommended that the battery be replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Battery Replacement

    Right Left 1. Turn Hearing Aid OFF: rotate Volume Dial away from the Arm of the FIT until you feel a click. 2. Using Nail Grip open Battery Compartment with facing up. Pinch battery with thumb and forefinger, gently remove battery and discard.

  • Page 24: Battery Tips

    Battery Tips: • Extend battery life by turning the Hearing Aid OFF and leaving the Battery Compartment open when not in use. (To maintain your volume setting, you may open Battery Compartment to turn off aid.) • New zinc-air batteries require "time to breathe." After removing the yellow tab, give new battery at least one (1) minute to fully power up BEFORE inserting into Battery Compartment.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    • Replace battery with a fresh one following the Battery • Lower the volume. Replacement Procedure (page 21). • Reposition the FIT in your ear. • Check the battery contacts • Turn Hearing Aid OFF for corrosion. completely. Open then close •...
  • Page 26 Instrument makes a whistling sound. • Whistling (feedback) occurs when • Clean any wax from the FIT amplified sound returns to the that may be interfering with microphone and is re-amplified. the Hearing Aid. Most hearing aids (even ones • Confirm that the Hearing Aid...
  • Page 27 • Occasionally, whistling may • Check for cracks in the FIT case. occur when you have a blockage Cracks may become another of wax in your ear canal or have area for sound to enter and a cold or other condition. In these cause feedback.
  • Page 28 FIT may be uncomfortable at way the FIT sits in your ear. first. Try wearing the FIT for an • If it is difficult to insert the FIT into hour a day to start and work up your ear, place a small drop of to wearing it all day by week 3.
  • Page 29 FIT more comfortable. The strips can be applied: 1. around the Arm of the aid. 2. along the outer edge of the FIT . 3. next to the Volume Dial, after being trimmed. 4. to the end of the Receiver as an alternate to the Comply Premium Foam TIP.

  • Page 30: Product Protection Plan

    Tip Replacement For OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, Comply Premium Foam Tips should be replaced every 3 months. Regular replacement keeps your hearing aid fitting and sounding its best. Visit www.mdhearingaid.com/accessories to order replacement Tips, Comply Soft Wraps, and your MDHearing Product Protection Plans.

  • Page 31: Warranty & Repair

    Warranty and Repair The MDHearingAid FIT is covered against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date you receive your order. If our examination determines that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials or workmanship, we will repair or replace it for free. This warranty does not cover...

  • Page 32: Return Policy

    Return Policy Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with your MDHearingAid , you have 45 days from the date of purchase to return it for a full refund. MDHearingAid requires a minimum trial period of 21 days. This minimum trial period is required because medical studies show that your brain requires about three weeks to adjust to new hearing aids.
  • Page 33 No Refund No Refund We are unable to honor return requests after 45 days from the date of purchase as shown on your invoice. Return Facility address: MDHearingAid , Inc. Please DO NOT mail to this Returns Department address without contacting 18447 W.

  • Page 34: Warnings

    Warnings to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid. If the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions, then consult a physician.
  • Page 35 Stop Using MDHearingAid FIT and Consult a Physician if: • Hearing in one or both • Your ear becomes occluded with ears worsens. excessive ear wax. • Hearing does not improve while • You develop an infection of your using the MDHearingAid FIT .

  • Page 36: Important Notice For

    The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid suited to your individual needs.
  • Page 37 If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial/rental or purchase/option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.

  • Page 38: Notice Of Cancellation

    TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM, TO MDHEARINGAID, 917 W. WASHINGTON BLVD, SUITE 202, CHICAGO, IL 60607 NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF THE 45TH DAY AFTER THE INITIAL TRANSACTION.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications MAX OSPL90 ......108 dBSPL HF Average OSPL90 ....105 dBSPL HFA Full-on-gain.
  • Page 40 Printed in U.S.A. 11.15...

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